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N817 DRW

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 DRW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres 11years old

Pass 4 May 2012 81,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,391 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 79,142 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 79,142 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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N817 DRW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N817 DRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N817 DRW registered?

N817 DRW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N817 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 DRW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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